#77

Outstanding French Palais Royal Sewing and Writing Box with Original Contents
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$5,750
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Description
10" (25 cm.) l. x 6"d. x 6"h. Elegantly-shaped as a treasure box with simulated coromandel wood finish,ebony edging,gold ball feet,mother-of-pearl escutcheon,and bronze decorative mounts and handle,the box opens to mirrored back with braid edging,and a base that is fitted in rose silk and pale green velvet,including a sewing tool compartment with hidden area below containing six mother- of-pearl sewing tools and a glass bottle,and with two green velvet pin cushions with bead decorations,silver cap perfume bottle and four silver-cap inkwells and two silver funnels,along with original key. Excellent condition. French,Palais Royal,circa 1810.